Blackburn Magistrates Court
A MAN with no previous convictions has been jailed after telling a police officer he had covid and then coughing on her.
Blackburn magistrates heard the officer was wearing full personal protection equipment and none of Thomas Mullins' spittle contacted her skin.
Jailing Mullins for four weeks Deputy District Judge Stuart Boyd said police officers do a very difficult job, especially during the covid pandemic.
"While most people are keeping themselves safe they are in the front line having to deal with people face to face and in close proximity," said Deputy District Judge Boyd. "They shouldn't be subjected to this behaviour and when they are they can expect the protection of the courts."